Erik Erikson Early Career Award

The Erikson Award is named for Erik Erikson, the “Father of Psychosocial Development.” The Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional achievement and is awarded to an individual who is a member of ISPP and within a decade of receiving their Ph.D.

First awarded in 1982, the list of recipients of the Erikson Award is a compendium of those who are among the most prominent leaders in political psychology today.

You are encouraged to nominate candidates for this annual award who have demonstrated excellence and creativity in the field of political psychology.

The award recipient will be strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting and Awards Reception. Send nominations via post or e-mail to the award committee chair.

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